Samples of the Problems of the Week

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Sample Problems of the Week, with Enhanced Problem Packets for Teachers and an Activity Series packet [PDF format]

Primary (K-2) Problem
Math Fundamentals (3-5) Problem,   Packet
Pre-Algebra (middle school) Problem,   Packet,   Activity Series
Algebra (high school) Problem,   Packet
Geometry (high school) Problem,   Packet
Upper Level Problem

See more problems on our page of handouts from the 2009 NCTM/NCSM conferences.

Teaching with PoWs - View the teacher documents and guidelines for classroom use including the step-by-step Teacher's Guide [PDF format].

Articles on the Problems of the Week including research on the Problems of the Week and their effectiveness.